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How much is a Stansted Express ticket?

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Sarah Oconnor

Updated on March 09, 2026

How much is a Stansted Express ticket?

First Class v Business Class v Express Class
Stansted Express Fares 2020 Stansted Express On-Line Ticketing
London Station
Standard Tickets
Express Class - One Way£19.40£19.00
Express Class - Return*£30.70£29.90

Also know, how much is Stansted Express?

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London - Stansted Airport Comparison of Fares 2020
ServiceStandard Adult Fare
Stansted Express - Liverpool Street£19.40£30.70
Stansted Express Web Duo - (2 people)£34.10#£54.00#
National Express - Stratford£7-£12 †£14-£20 †

Also Know, how do you pay for Stansted Express? The quickest and most convenient way to get your train ticket

  1. Buy a ticket for any Stansted Express journey.
  2. Find the cheapest fare.
  3. Pay instantly via PayPal or credit card.
  4. Access your ticket in the app.
  5. Download your ticket to Apple Wallet.

Beside this, can you buy Stansted Express tickets at the station?

Yes. You can buy tickets online, or at the ticket machines or rail information desk located at The Station. How do I get from the train station to the terminal? London Stansted Airport rail station is staffed every day except Christmas Day.

Is it cheaper to buy Stansted Express tickets in advance?

Like all our tickets, you can book up to six months in advance. You can only get this offer online, and there's limited availability, so book early as these offer fares sell out quickly.

Can you use Oyster card to Stansted?

No, you can't get all of the way to Stansted. Practically, you could use your Oyster Card to either Liverpool St. or Tottenham Hale where the Stansted train meets the underground. It's possible to go further with Oyster, but you would have to get off the train in order to touch out, so it's not very helpful.

What is the cheapest way to get to Stansted Airport from London?

easyBus. With prices starting at just £2, easyBus really is the cheapest way to get to Stansted Airport. There are two direct routes you can take from LondonLondon City Old Street and Baker Street in the West End. Baker Street is a popular easyBus route due to its convenient location.

Is it easy to get from Stansted to London?

The Stansted Express is the fastest way of getting from Stansted to Central London. It takes around 47 minutes to reach Liverpool Street Station. The express train stops en-route at Tottenham Hale subway station. If you're flying home from Stansted Airport as well, it's best to book a two-way train ticket.

Can you tap in for Stansted Express?

You can't use Oyster or Contactless payment cards on Stansted Express services to/from Stansted Airport.

How much is train from London to Stansted?

2 for 1 sightseeing promotion
London - Stansted Airport Comparison of Fares 2020
ServiceStandard Adult Fare
Stansted Express - Liverpool Street£19.40£30.70
Stansted Express Web Duo - (2 people)£34.10#£54.00#
National Express - Stratford£7-£12 †£14-£20 †

Are Stansted Express tickets cheaper online?

Standard Class
Like all Stansted Express tickets, it's flexible – so you can catch any train on the outbound travel date booked. And with our Best Fare Finder, we'll always show you the best fares available when you book online.

Do I need to pre book Stansted Express?

Getting your ticket
You can book your Stansted Express tickets online up to six months in advance. With the Stansted Express app - download our mobile app, login, and you can access all your tickets in one place. You can also import tickets purchased as a guest on the website.

How much is a train ticket from Liverpool Street to Stansted?

2 for 1 sightseeing promotion
London - Stansted Airport Comparison of Fares 2020
ServiceStandard Adult Fare
Stansted Express - Liverpool Street£19.40£30.70
Stansted Express Web Duo - (2 people)£34.10#£54.00#
National Express - Stratford£7-£12 †£14-£20 †

What is the best way to get to Stansted Airport?

The Stansted Express is the fastest way to get to Stansted Airport from central London. You can catch the train to Stansted from London Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale (via Stratford or the London Underground Victoria line). Trains run up to every 15 minutes. Check the Stansted Express website to plan your journey.

How far is Stansted train station to Stansted Airport?

The Stansted Express train connects the airport to London Liverpool Street station. Trains run every 15 minutes during the day, 7 days a week. Once you get to Stansted Airport train station, it's only 2 minutes' walk to the airport terminal.

Where can I catch Stansted Express?

Visitors to the airport can board the Stansted express at the primary London Liverpool Street, Tottenham Hale and Stratford (London) stations which each offer regular services to the airport. The journey is quick and smooth with plenty of services onboard the carriage for passengers.

What train line is Stansted Airport on?

The Stansted Express service departs from Liverpool Street every 15 minutes, reaching Stansted Airport in around 45. You can also join the train at Tottenham Hale, where there is a connection to the Victoria Line.

Do you need to print Stansted Express ticket?

No need to print it, since you can retroactively import the ticket into the Stansted Express mobile app. You only need the ticket reference number and the email address you used when purchasing the ticket.

How frequent is the Stansted Express?

Stansted Express trains run every 15 minutes through the day, and every 30 minutes in the early morning and late evening.

How much is the bus from Stansted to London?

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London - Stansted Airport Comparison of Fares 2020
ServiceStandard Adult Fare
National Express - Victoria via Waterloo£7-£12 †£14-£24 †
National Express - Marble Arch /Portman Square/Paddington£7-£12 †£14-£26 †
Airport Bus / Terravision - Stratford /Liverpool Street£8.00£14.00

Are there toilets on Stansted Express?

Train facilities. All our trains are accessible for wheelchair users and passengers with reduced mobility. There are accessible toilets on board, and our staff are on hand to help you get on and off the train.

Do Ryanair sell Stansted Express tickets?

- If you have booked a flight with Ryanair, you might have an opportunity to buy Stansted Express tickets at reduced prices directly from Ryanair. We are not able to answer questions or help you further if you choose to book Stansted Express tickets through Ryanair.

How do I get from Liverpool Street station to Stansted Airport?

The average journey time between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport is 53 minutes . On an average weekday, there are 93 trains travelling from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays.

Does the Stansted Express run 24 hours?

Throughout the day the Stansted Express Services runs between approximately every 15-30 minutes. This is dependent on departure station and destination, it is recommended you always check the timetable online before travelling as departure times and journey times may differ. Is Stansted Express 24 hours?

How do I get to Stansted Airport at night?

The service operates from Stansted Coach Station with departures every 30 minutes to Victoria station and Liverpool Street. You can get to Stansted from both these stations on the same shuttle bus too. The journey from Victoria is around 75 minutes and the one to Liverpool Street is around 55 minutes.

How long does the Stansted Express take from Liverpool Street?

For a relaxed journey and easy check-in, use these average journey times on Stansted Express to give yourself plenty of time: 47 minutes between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport. 36 minutes between Tottenham Hale and Stansted Airport.

How do you get from Kings Cross to Stansted?

The quickest and easiest way to get from Stansted Airport to King's Cross is to get the Stansted Express train to Tottenham Hale Station then onto the Victoria Line.